BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland drivers will face increased fines for work zone speed violations starting January 1, 2025. The new tiered fine system, based on the speed a vehicle exceeds the posted limit, doubles fines when workers are present. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) says the new system is part of the Maryland Road Worker Protection Act, […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—State employees in Maryland will have Christmas Eve off this year as Governor Wes Moore has announced the closure of all state agencies and offices on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. The day off will be treated as any other state employee holiday, according to the Governor’s Office. “Our state employees have worked tirelessly all year long ensuring that Maryland […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County is seeking applicants for its new Immigrant Affairs Commission, County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced on Monday. The commission, established by executive order (PDF), will advise the county on issues impacting immigrants and facilitate civic engagement among the immigrant community. Applications are open until Friday, January 10, 2025. “Baltimore County draws great strength from its diversity, and we […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has released the following statement on the final deal to keep the federal government open, which also includes financing for the Francis Scott Key Bridge: “The people of Maryland are grateful that Congress has strongly supported helping us rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge expeditiously. “Over the last several months, I have spoken with more than […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order creating several new programs within the state government with the goal of bolstering Maryland’s economy and competitiveness. The order was signed at the Frederick Hotel and Conference Center project, a public-private development project expected to generate $1.5 billion in new private sector spending, 200 jobs, and $4 million in annual state […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has ordered the Maryland flag be lowered to half-staff. The flag will remain lowered from from sunrise to sunset on Friday, December 20, 2024. The Maryland flag is being lowered to honor former State Delegate James E. Malone Jr., who passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024.
TOWSON, MD—A new 122-unit apartment complex in Towson is expected to make a significant dent in Baltimore County’s goal of adding 1,000 affordable rental units by 2027, Baltimore County Johnny Olszewski announced on Thursday. Loch Raven Overlook, slated to replace the Days Inn at 8712 Loch Raven Blvd., will contribute 115 units toward that goal. The project is the largest […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced $50.8 million in awards to revitalize Baltimore City neighborhoods by reducing the number of vacant buildings. The funding comes from the Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Initiative (BVRI), a program that has received a record $50 million allocation in the state’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget. “In order for it to be Maryland’s decade, it has […]